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Kevin Steen (ROH)

ROH: Kevin Steen: Ascension To The Top (2 Disc Set)

Before he devolved into the out of control madman we see today, Kevin Steen was known as "Mr. Wrestling" and in 2005, the ROH faithful got their first taste of just what that meant. It wasn't until 2007 though, when Steen returned to Ring of Honor with El Generico as his partner that he was truly able to display his abilities. Whether it be as part of a duo, or battling in singles competition, Kevin Steen cemented himself as an innovative wrestler, as capable of taking high risks through the air as he was at brawling. Through hard-fought battles, "Mr. Wrestling" earned the respect of the fans and proved himself deserving of that nickname.

This collection of 21 matches & highlights puts on display the relentless drive that led Steen to his first championship success in Ring of Honor; from his 2005 debut & never before released 1st ROH battle with El Generico through the battles with The Age of the Fall over the ROH World Tag Titles, this 2-Disc DVD set includes Steen & Generico's wars with The Briscoes, Kevin's bids for the ROH World Title against Morishima & Nigel McGuinness, as well as bouts against the likes of Bryan Danielson, Kenny King, and more! Before "Kill Steen Kill" there was "Mr. Wrestling", and this is his ascension to the top...

At some point in their lives every man reaches a breaking point, a moment where he chooses to either persevere through his difficulties or give in and let his problems consume him. On December 19, 2009 at "Final Battle 2009" Kevin Steen faced that moment. With several choice words and the brutal crack of a steel chair, Kevin made his decision and a slow descent into madness that would grow to effect all of Ring of Honor began...

From the closing night of Steen & Generico's ROH World Tag Title reign through the war at "Final Battle 2010" that brought this madman's time in ROH to a temporary end, this 2-DVD set is a chronicle of the matches & the moments that saw Steen spiral out of control. From his tag team battles against The American Wolves & The Young Bucks with El Generico to his Steve Corino-influenced violent turn, this compilation includes Steen's bouts against his former partner, bloody battles against Colt Cabana, his ROH World Championship battle against Tyler Black, and more! From the violence of his matches to the often psychotic words spewing from his mouth, this is Kevin Steen's descent into madness...

On December 18th of 2010, Kevin Steen was exiled from Ring of Honor after losing to El Generico in an ROH Career vs. Mask Match. For six months he was silent but at "Best in the World 2011", the man once called Mr. Wrestling returned with a vengeance and the face of ROH has not been the same since!

For this 2-Disc DVD set Steen sat down with ROH cameras for OVER TWO HOURS and, for the very first time, talked about the events that led up to his departure at the end of 2010. Steen opened up in detail about his relationship with Jim Cornette, how it was volatile from day one, and how it evolved over the years. Kevin elaborates on how he spent his time away from ROH cameras and just what brought on his unforgettable return in June 2011.

He touches on the joy of returning at "Best in the World 2011" & the anguish of being told "another six months". Kevin also discusses his official return to competition in 2012 and the changes that had occurred in Ring of Honor in his absence. Taped the day after "Supercard of Honor VII", Steen also reflects on his reign as the World Champion and just what it meant for him to battle Jay Briscoe that night. Honest to the core, Steen holds nothing back in sharing his thoughts and feelings on the last few years of his life here in Ring of Honor.

In addition to the must-see interview, this set showcases many of the moments from the last two years that shaped "Wrestling's Worst Nightmare" including:

- Steen creating chaos at "Death Before Dishonor IX"
- The "10th Anniversary" post-main event promo unavailable on the event DVD
- Steen & Cornette going face to face on ROH TV
- And, of course, the "Best in the World 2011" segment that declared to the world Kevin Steen had returned and hell came with him